COVID-19

The current situation in terms of the health and wellbeing of seafarers and office support staff around the world is a serious concern, and something…

As the one year anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown approaches, global ship management company V.Group is highlighting that too little has been done to…

Graham Westgarth, V.Group Chairman, received the 2021 SMART4SEA Personality Award. With his dynamic personality and outstanding endeavours, Mr. Westgarth continues to inspire the maritime industry…

‘Together in Safety’ is an initiative that brings together leading maritime organisations with the shared goal of creating a safer industry for our people, our…

The ongoing global pandemic which has seen tens of thousands of seafarers left trapped on their vessels or being unable to work was the driver…

In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Graham Westgarth, V.Group’s Chairman Elect, discussed the importance a worldwide governmental response to the crisis. It’s important,…

Colleagues in V.Ships India have been awarded a certificate of appreciation for their efforts to maintain the wellbeing of seafarers who are currently at sea…

The importance of giving seafarers a voice was a key discussion point at the recent Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) Crewing in Crisis forum. The panel…

In these challenging times it is worth remembering that our seafarers play a significant role in keeping the global economy running by supplying essential goods…

Our second discussion paper in the ‘Life After Lockdown’ series, examining the acceleration of digital engagement, has been released. Each paper focusses on a specific…

THE head of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is backing calls for seafarers to be recognised as key workers and has underlined concerns about…

Here at V.Group we’ve been working tirelessly with our customers to aid the plight of seafarers that are currently stuck at sea due to restrictions…

On Monday 20th July, V.Ships supported SBM to complete a complex crew change for SBM Offshore FPSO Liza Destiny, relieving the last batch of 8…

GLOBAL ship management company V.Group is leading calls to recognize the achievements of seafarers worldwide and raise awareness of the 200,000 currently stranded at sea…

“Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana – Although our industry continues to be ravaged by the global…

GLOBAL ship management company V.Group has facilitated 7,315 seafarers movements in the three months since 17th March. Stranded at sea due to the crew change…

Seafarers are on the front line in the global fight against Covid-19 and to support their efforts and protect their health, V.Group is rolling out…

GLOBAL ship management company V.Group has teamed up with Sailors’ Society to produce a guide to highlight the positive role Masters can play in ensuring…

According to data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), 80 per cent of incidents occurring at sea are due to human error, a term that…

Oceanic Catering is a world leading marine hospitality and catering specialist with over 20 years’ experience in serving the maritime community around the world. Based…